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4 Mistakes Motorists Should Avoid Following Auto Accidents
You never expect to get into a traffic accident. But, when one happens, knowing what to do to preserve your rights and interests in a future claim will be crucial. To this end, we have pointed out some of the more common and harmful mistakes motorists should try not to make following traffic accidents. After a Traffic Accident, Avoid… Mistake 1: Taking …
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Nissan Airbag Recall May Need to Be Reissued Due to Reports of Persisting Problems, NHTSA Officials Report
Last November, Nissan issued a recall for nearly 1 million vehicles in the U.S. as a result of airbag problems that could prevent deployment in the event of a car wreck. As of this past June, Nissan reported having already fixed about 85 percent of the affected vehicles. According to regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS …
Category: Car Accidents
July 4th Is Among the Deadliest Holidays for Drunk Driving Accidents, NHTSA Says
With our nation getting ready to celebrate Independence Day this weekend, safety regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are warning the public that July 4th is among the most deadly holidays for drunk driving crashes. In fact, officials have pointed out that, over the 2013 July 4th holiday weekend, nearly 200 people wer …
Category: Car Accidents
3 Reasons Car Accidents Are More Likely to Happen in the Summer
While the summertime can be a great time to enjoy the outdoors and vacation with your loved ones, it also happens to be the season when the most traffic accidents tend to occur in the U.S. In fact, August and September are typically the peak months for car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although this …
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DOT Presents New Technology that Could Curb Drunk Driving
Yesterday, officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) met with some members of Congress to present their advancements in technology that is intended to prevent drunk drivers from operating vehicles. This presentation, which was part of the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) program, reportedly revealed the latest vehicle equip …
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NHTSA Launches 2015 Click It or Ticket Campaign, Urges Motorists to Buckle Up
From May 18th through May 31st, more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. will be participating in the NHTSA’s 2015 Click It or Ticket campaign, which is focused on reminding motorists to always wear their seatbelts. Trusted Mount Vernon car accident lawyers note the 2015 NHTSA Click It or Ticket seatbelt use campaign. Contact us i …
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What to Do after Hit-and-Run Accidents: 6 Tips (Pt. 3)
End our blog series, below, a few more interesting and important facts about hit-and-runs will be revealed. After Hit-and-Runs: More Steps to Take… 5 – File an accident claim with the insurance company. When you are ready for experienced help pursuing financial compensation after hit-and-runs, contact us. Our lawyers are ready to help you. If the …
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What to Do after Hit-and-Run Accidents: 6 Tips (Pt. 2)
Picking up from where we left off in Part 1 of this blog series, here, we’ll point out some more essential things to do if you are ever the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Following these tips can be crucial to tracking down the irresponsible motorist who hit you and/or to protecting your future claim to compensation. After Hit-and-Runs: More Importan …
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What to Do after Hit-and-Run Accidents: 6 Tips (Pt. 1)
Although traffic accidents in the U.S. have been on the decline, hit-and-runs have sharply increased over recent years, jumping up nearly 14 percent since 2011, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). After hit-and-runs, here’s what you can do to try to protect your claims to compensation. Contact us for expe …
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Kicks Off in April
Next month, federal transportation regulators will be sponsoring National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to point out the serious dangers associated with this growing problem and try to eliminate them. Backed by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), National Distracted Driving Awareness Month …